08/06/2026
โ๏ธ๐น๐ท๐ฆ๐บ Turkish Airlines is preparing for a record-breaking route that will connect Europe and Australia like never before.
By the end of 2027, the airline plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flights between Istanbul and Sydney. ๐
๐ณ The numbers are incredible:
๐ Nearly 9,300 miles
โฑ๏ธ Up to 19 hours nonstop
๐ Longest route in Turkish Airlines history
To make it happen, the airline will use specially configured Airbus A350-1000 aircraft designed for ultra-long-haul flying.
โจ Passengers can also expect a brand-new premium cabin experience featuring:
๐บ 66 custom Business Class suites
๐ช Sliding privacy doors
๐ Enhanced long-haul comfort
The announcement was shared by Turkish Airlines leadership during the annual IATA meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
And Sydney isn't the only destination on the radar.
As more long-range aircraft join the fleet, Turkish Airlines is also evaluating future service to:
๐บ๐ธ Orlando
๐บ๐ธ Philadelphia
๐บ๐ธ Minneapolis
๐ The airline already serves more countries than any other carrier in the world, and its global network keeps getting bigger.
๐ฌ Would you fly 19 hours nonstop, or would you rather break the journey up with a stopover? ๐